Is it time to retire the title learning disability nurse?

Is it time for a name change? RCN professional lead in learning disabilities and neuroscience nursing Jonathan Beebee believes so. In his article Learning disability nurse: is the title fit for purpose? (Comment, ) he argues that learning disability nursing is an outdated term that could be a barrie...

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Published in:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 5 - 6
Format: editorial Journal Article
Published: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Feb2024
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Is it time for a name change? RCN professional lead in learning disabilities and neuroscience nursing Jonathan Beebee believes so. In his article Learning disability nurse: is the title fit for purpose? (Comment, ) he argues that learning disability nursing is an outdated term that could be a barrier to a person's career.